Traveling Director of Health & Wellness

Five Star Senior Living; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a Clinical Specialist to provide clinical leadership across various communities. This role requires a dynamic individual with a strong nursing background, capable of extensive travel and collaboration with diverse teams. The Clinical Specialist will be responsible for ensuring high-quality resident care, supporting clinical staff, and implementing effective educational programs. If you have a passion for healthcare and leadership, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of seniors while working in a supportive and values-driven environment.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Continuing education opportunities

Travel reimbursement

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; RN preferred.
• 2+ years of healthcare/senior living leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and direction at assigned communities.
• Collaborate with Directors to establish/manage health and wellness goals.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Clinical Competency

Critical Thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN/LPN nursing program

RN License within a year of employment

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

EHR software

Job description

FUNCTION: LPN will be considered with completion to an RN required within a year of employment. RN preferred.

The Clinical Specialist provides clinical leadership and direction at assigned communities that have a clinical need or vacant/new Director of Resident Care positions. This position requires extensive weekly travel within IN and to other States as needed.

The Clinical Specialist will report directly to the Director of Clinical Services.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited RN/LPN required nursing program.
• LPN will need to obtain RN License within a year of employment.
• 2+ years of relevant healthcare/senior living leadership experience.
• Current, unencumbered RN/LPN license in assigned state(s).
• Demonstrate clinical competency in assessment, care planning/service planning, medication management, and disease/healthcare management.
• High-level proficiency in computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EHR software.
• Expert knowledge of state regulations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must maintain a valid, unrestricted RN license in primary state(s) of responsibility. Valid Driver’s License required for travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and budgeting skills.
• Expert clinical and critical thinking skills with the ability to provide educational programs to varied levels of facility, regional, and corporate staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills including active listening and the ability to gain support through effective relationships, treating others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to travel extensively and accept a flexible working schedule.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs and the use of alcohol in the workplace.

Persons who have been convicted by a court of law or regulatory body of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a healthcare-related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Competencies

Leadership: Models, advocates, communicates, and leads in creating systems and programs that further attain Five Star values and goals.

• Promotes the values and goals of Five Star.
• Partners with the Director of Clinical Services and Director of Operations to establish/manage Divisional Health and Wellness goals/outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the Five Star organization.
• Serves as an expert/clinical resource, involving other departments to achieve quality resident outcomes.
• Models excellence and commitment to quality resident care and services.
• Demonstrates effective organizational, delegation, and time management skills.

Human Resource Developer: In partnership with Director of Clinical, implements strategies to effectively recruit, retain, coach, educate, and ensure meaningful work to maximize job satisfaction of our staff.

• Provides support/coaching to Directors of Resident Care (DRC) and other clinical leadership team members.
• Collaborates with the Director of Operations and Director of Clinical Services in the DRC interview and hiring process.
• Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Services to provide DRC orientation.
• Conducts and facilitates group orientation programs/training.
• Facilitates/coordinates ongoing clinical and leadership-related educational programs with DRCs and other clinical leadership team members.
• May provide hands-on assistance to communities in the region during a survey in the absence of the DRC or ED and/or as directed by the Director of Clinical.
• May function as part of the mock survey team to assist with survey readiness.

Communication: Demonstrates effective communication skills (written, verbal, and listening).

• Effectively communicates and collaborates with all levels of the Five Star organization.
• Demonstrates effective team building skills.
• Establishes effective/regular communication systems with the regional team.

Resource/Financial Management: Budget and manage department resources.

• Collaborates with DOP and Director of Clinical Services to assess clinical staffing needs and/or efficiencies related to resident acuity and annual budget planning.
• Supports and monitors Community compliance with Clinical IT system initiatives (i.e. electronic health records, “point of care” documentation systems).
• Collaborates with the Purchasing Department related to formulary management and clinical evaluation of resident care supplies/equipment.

General Duties:

Continuing Education: Attends company mandated in-service trainings and programs. Incorporates new methods, principles, and trends learned from continuing education programs into existing practices. Keeps current and integrates new information, communicates, and models organization values and fosters high performance. Maintains an open, professional, and collaborative relationship with all community staff. Collaborates with other Operations team members to provide effective support and continuity of services at each community. All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job requires extensive travel: Must be able to operate an automobile and must have the capacity and flexibility for frequent overnight travel. Requires ability to work remotely, from community, hotel, or office area. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the workday to travel, attend meetings, and carry out duties. Must be capable of lifting up to twenty-five pounds. Subject to quiet to moderate noise levels in various different settings due to phones, computers, mechanical alarms, or occasional construction. Subject to frequent interruptions. Must be able to deal well with multiple issues and tasks at one time. Works beyond normal business hours whenever necessary.

Exposure Risk: May be subject to potential exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc., including, but not limited to, TB, HIV, and Hepatitis B, while traveling to facilities.